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The Audio Technica AT4081 Active Ribbon Microphone is a natural mic for wide range of instruments. With low profile stick design, innovative dual ribbon construction, and featuring high SPL-handling capability and extended frequency response, the AT4081 delivers long-lasting performance. The Audio Technica AT4081 Active Ribbon Microphone features a low-profile stick design, perfect for use on a wide range of instruments (horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras and more) and guitar cabinets in recording studios and live-sound settings. Equally at home in recording studios and live-sound settings, the Audio Technica AT4081 Active Ribbon Microphone features Audio-Technica’s innovative MicroLinear™ ribbon imprint, which protects the dual ribbons from lateral flexing and distortion. Utilizing six new patents*, Audio-Technica’s innovative ribbon transducer advances the evolution of ribbon microphone design. Experience the difference.
Audio Technica AT4081 Active Ribbon Microphone Features
- Low-profile stick design maximizes placement options
- Smooth, warm and natural sound tuned for instrument reproduction
- Innovative dual ribbon construction for increased sensitivity
- Extremely powerful N50 rare earth magnets for high output level
- Superfine mesh guards against ribbon damage
- High-SPL capability and extended frequency response
- Handmade production – including ribbon corrugation, imprint and assembly
- Phantom-powered active electronics provide stable impedance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers
- Certified by the METAlliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance)
Audio Technica AT4081 Active Ribbon Microphone Specifications
- Element: Ribbon
- Polar Pattern: Figure-of-Eight
- Frequency Response: 30-18,000 Hz
- Open Circuit Sensitivity: -42 dB (7.9 mV), re 1V at 1 Pa
- Impedance: 100 Ohms
- Maximum Input Sound Level: 150 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
- Noise: 25 dB SPL
- Dynamic Range (Typical): 125 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 69 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
- Phantom Power Requirements: 48V DC, 3.0 mA Typical
- Weight: 152 g (5.4 oz)
- Dimensions: 155.0 mm (6.10") Long, 21.0 mm (0.83") Maximum Body Diameter
- Output Connector: Integral 3-Pin XLRM-Type
- Audio-Technica Case Style: S13
Audio Technica AT4081 Active Ribbon Microphone Includes
- Audio Technica AT4081 Active Ribbon Microphone
- Audio Technica AT8471 Isolation Clamp
- Windscreen
- Protective Carrying Case
- Original Box
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